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TIG 8903

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,979 mi
Last recorded97,979 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 8903
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 97,979 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 97,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 97,116 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Material separated from metal (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 95,894 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,811 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,325 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 93,325 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,349 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres bald on inner edges to second layer of rubber

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s center exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Oct 2017 78,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 May 2016 70,641 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,158 miles

O/s/f fog inop

Fail 17 Mar 2015 66,158 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

O/s/f fog inop

Fail 12 Jan 2015 65,337 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,816 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f jack point missing

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,384 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 42,965 miles

front discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn to wear bars

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,044 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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TIG 8903 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TIG 8903, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TIG 8903 registered?

TIG 8903 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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